The Mount Gambier ReUse Market is taking shape at Eucalypt Drive under the guidance of a new coordinator as the council continues to work towards its opening later this year.
With experience in the waste management and recycling industries, newly appointed ReUse Market coordinator Rebecca Mobbs has extensive industrial, commercial and retail experience and a passion to reduce waste going to landfill.
“It has been a very busy few months here at the ReUse Market site and I’m really enjoying the role as it allows me to utilise my full skill-set while incorporating my passion for recycling and repairing wherever possible,” Ms Mobbs said.
Recruitment is currently under way for an attendant to join the team.
Mount Gambier City Council has urged anyone with unwanted, good quality items collecting dust at home to hold on to them as the ReUse Market will soon be ready to accept donations.
“There is a lot of excitement within the community about the facility, particularly as it will be the only reuse facility in the Limestone Coast,” environmental sustainability officer Aaron Izzard said.
“Keep an eye out over the next few weeks as council will call for donations of useful items that are no longer needed around your home.”
Before the opening of the ReUse Market, council will encourage customers to sort their loads to reduce unnecessary waste to landfill and save on dumping fees for customers as part of the “sort and save” initiative.
“Mount Gambier City Council aims to lead the way in the war on waste as we continue to work towards creating innovative ways to reduce waste to landfill,” Mr Izzard said.
Community collaboration will be an important element of the ReUse Market and already the Independent Learning Centre has been working at the facility.
Volunteering their time, students have been busy sorting, repairing and upcycling materials ahead of opening.
